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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1940
Page
7
Notice announces a lost book deposit and seeks a new book with Book No. 12158. The Massachusetts Probate Court in Worcester County grants Elizabeth M Werden’s estate administration hearing for Grace E Werden of Waltham, with appearance demanded February 1940 and bond details pending.
The Probate Court notes a petition for the probate of Ida M Bezanson's will filed by Care nks of Acton in the county. Interested persons may appear before 10 am on the first day of 1940 to object. attorney should file an appearance. Judge John C Leggatt presiding. Feb 14 21 28.
Public auction scheduled for February 28 1940 at 1 pm in Cambridge Middlesex County to sell the property of Harola W Hammond includes a land parcel in Sudbury South Sudbury with buildings. The deed references a right of way by railroad lines and Depot Road along with Middlesex South District Deeds 2837 Sage 518.
The probate court in Middlesex MA calls for objections to the executors second account for Adele M. Rice of Sudbury. Written appearances must be filed in Cambridge before ten in the forenoon on February 23, 1940, the return day of citation. Judge John Co Lepect presides, Loring P. Jordan register, dated January 26 1940 with notices January 31 February 7 14.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court hears petition to probate a purported last will of Ellen Gy Joyce, late of Maynard. Annie T. Joyen of Maynard seeks appointment as administratrix with will annexed. Objections must be filed by February 19, 1940. Witness John C. Leggat Esquire First Judge. January 24, 1940.
Planned meatless meals emphasize protein from fish eggs cheese nuts and beans. Recipes include banana scallops baked eyes tuna fish bake and cauliflower style dishes with rice and tapioca cheese, offering practical substitutions for meat in family dinners.
This season brings piping hot soups and chowders to take the chill from bones. Bilganor Howe shares tested rediess ideas likely to become family favorites, serving as hearty meals or appetizing starters in noonday menus.
A guide titled Better Baking offers tips to improve technique and contains tested recipes for breads cakes cookies and pies. Readers can order a copy by sending 100 cents to Better Baking care of Blethorene Michigan Avenue Chicago. Released by Western Newspaper Union.
A vintage tip explains lining the pan with parchment under each fish slice. The parchment holds the shape and greasing prevents sticking, allowing the fish to broil without turning. The paper is removed before serving to present the fish intact.
A description notes using Saver Putsnap fasteners on cushion tops to avoid sewing openings. The method saves time. when appropriate, unclasp the snaps to slip tops off for laundering.
Idaho officials and conservationists transplanting beaver to highland streams aim to prevent floods, conserve water, and boost fish habitats. More than 500 beaver were moved across southern and northern Idaho from lowland areas, with beaver dams improving soil moisture and stream flow for farmers and stockmen.
The report says Jan Kostanski, a 60-year-old former anatomy professor and former Cracow University president, died days after arrest in a camp. Prof Czeslaw Bialobrzyski, a physicist and quantum theory expert, was also said to have died. The notes claim arms and explosives were stored in a Warsaw Technical College laboratory with a small amount of research chemical. Bialobrzeski chaired the League of Nations intellectual cooperation and led last year’s International Physics conference in Warsaw.
WPA survey uncovers 1803 Alton church records showing parishioners receive refunds if no preaching at Congregational meeting house. Treasurer ordered refunds of 16 cents per attendee plus nine dollars per Sunday with a shortfall in preaching.
Sudbury reports John C. Hall and Ralph B. Hawes will seek the three year term on the board at the annual Town Meeting in March. Hall is a former selectman and school committee member, currently chair of minor committees, while Hawes is new to politics from a well known family. Maxwell Baton has filed for the school committee.
Afternoon event on February 22 offers a children and adults dance program in the Maynard K of C hall. A grand costume match for children awards cash prizes. list of participants includes Carol Léa Déwiey Beverly Nixon Jackie Nixon Mary Gradceffa Marion Bell Joye Gilman Mary P Eleanor Hunt Ain Mir chant Betty Pajinen Jodime Moore Rita Atiq Mary Swenke Frantis arid Richard Connors Dickie Siroto Patrician Terney Mary Low Beadréiu Mary Linea Rosemary Muscito. A graceful minuet in the Mattia and George Washington style is planned with social ballroom dancing for all. All are invited.
In Bedford Bedford-The annual Town caucus Friday night drew about 16 people in the town hall. Lohis Pfeiffer won the nomination with Frank Gloutier and Jonard Oniels among those noted as candidates for local offices. Alfred Webber was named treasurer for one year, and Nathsh Dantele was slated for auditor duties while other posts remained contested.
A large gathering at the Acton Woman's Club house heard J Henry Aag-Man preside and Billings chair open the meeting. He reviewed eight to ten years of town revenue trends showing about 42800 surplus today. Various bonds are near paid and savings from the School Bus contract helped fund the gathering.
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